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San Antonio, Tx, Us

United States

∗ Performed one-on-one peer mentoring sessions with a variety of students to help them set achievable academic goals,manage time effectively, and offer course-specific tutoring sessions upon request∗ Guided students in effectively navigating campus resources, including career counseling, tutoring services, and networkingopportunities, to enhance their academic experience and professional development∗ Collaborated effectively with peer advisors, faculty, and staff to enhance student initiatives and improve retention rates,fostering a supportive academic environment and driving student success

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

∗ Identified root causes of plantwide scrap and implemented an SPP rerun process to eliminate insufficient solder paste issues in all SMT production lines, resulting in $32K monthly savings and significantly reducing scrap produced across all PCB models.∗ Drove process improvements on FUJI part placement machines by designing and 3D printing components using AutoCAD, optimizing reel stability, machine usage, and resulting in more reliable data and safer overall operation∗ Developed complex Excel data sheets integrated with Power BI to analyze data and diagnose major scrap contributors, ensuring all manufacturing lines met target cost-per-unit values and prioritizing efforts in critical areas of the plant* Tracked and analyzed KPIs such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Cycle time to enhance operational efficiency, improve production workflows, and ensure quality standards, enabling data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement

San Antonio, Texas, United States

∗ Specialized in material characterization by performing uniaxial tensile tests to generate stress-strain curves, identifying a two-standard deviation tolerance for hyper elastic materials through repeated testing∗ Designed and 3D printed functional assemblies with SolidWorks to create dogbone test specimens tailored to materialspecifications for uniaxial testing, significantly enhancing research efficiency and resourcefulness∗ Implemented MATLAB to process experimental data and create visuals that supported research on hyperplastic materials, leading to improved testing methodologies∗ Fostered seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders through strong communication and teamwork, ensuring efficient project delivery and achievement of shared goals

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, Junior

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society UTSA Society of Automotive Engineers

Associate Of Science - As, Mechanical Engineering, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Engineering club Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Clark Soccer